STUDY PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
The Study Recruitment Review Committee (SRRC) is sharing the information below about opportunities for students, faculty and staff to participate in studies with permission to recruit participants from the Queens College community (ordered by close date).
Participation is entirely voluntary and it is up to you to decide whether you will choose to participate in a study. All questions or concerns about a particular study should be addressed to the Principal Investigator (PI) listed with the study. To learn more about a study, including how to participate, click the posting. To request permission to recruit participants at QC, follow the instructions For Researchers.
The UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE
PI: Abigail Glastetter, Graduate Student at Spalding University
*Participants must be undergraduate students only, ages 18-25.
The purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of undergraduate students and understand how to better support them in academia.The survey should not take more than 20 minutes to complete. By completing this survey, you can choose to be entered into a random drawing to win one of two $25 Visa gift cards. To participate, please complete this survey.
Close date: 10/1/2024
EFFECT of COOKING CLASSES on DIETARY COMPLIANCE among ADULTS with TYPE 2 DIABETES
Effect of Cooking Classes on Dietary Compliance among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
PI: Sungeun Choi, PhD
*Participants must be age 18+, diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and be able to eat and cook foods without any problems (e.g., no food allergies or intolerances; no gastrointestinal disorders or diseases; no eating disorders, mental diseases, or life-threatening diseases, and not pregnant or lactating).
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a preference-maximized personalized culinary intervention (cooking classes) in improving dietary compliance in patients with diabetes/prediabetes. Participants will:
- Complete three consecutive three-hour weekend cooking sessions.
- Participate in one of two phases:
- Phase 1:
- Friday, October 25
- Saturday, October 26
- Sunday, October 27
- Phase 2:
- Friday, November 1
- Saturday, November 2
- Sunday, November 3
- Phase 1:
- Attend a half-hour survey session prior to the start of the cooking sessions.
Session Details:
- Location: Remsen Hall 301, Queens College (65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367-1597)
- Time: Afternoons (exact times to be determined after participant recruitment, expected around October 15th)
Benefits:
- Learn how to cook diabetes-friendly meals.
- Receive a $30 gift card upon completing all required sessions.
To participate, please contact the PI, Dr. Choi, at sungeun.choi@qc.cuny.edu
Close date: 10/15/2024
USE of ALCOHOL and DRUGS among CUNY STUDENTS
Use of Alcohol and Drugs among CUNY Students
PI: Robert Melara, PhD, City College of New York
*Participants must be QC students, 18+ years of age.
This project seeks to understand alcohol and substance use trends among CUNY students, and it’s relationship to other social behaviors, such as risk-taking, prejudicial experiences, social support, COVID related experiences and personality variables such as emotional intelligence. To participate, please take our survey here.
Close date: 10/21/2024
MUSLIM WOMEN's EXPECTATIONS for ARRANGED MARRIAGE
Muslim Women’s Expectations for Arranged Marriage
PI: Francesca Girod, Graduate Student at Fielding Graduate University
*Participants must be (a) 18-35 years old, (b) a 1.5 or 2nd generation immigrant (born in the U.S. to immigrant Muslim parents), and (c) have the expectation of entering a traditionally arranged marriage or already married in this way.
This exploratory study seeks to learn about the experiences of young Muslim women in New York City who are 1.5 or 2nd generation immigrants, as they navigate traditionally arranged marriage. Potential participants may contact the PI via phone (718-736-5276) or email fgirod@fielding.edu to complete a brief demographic form to establish participation eligibility. Once eligibility is determined, an informed Consent form will be shared. To participate, contact the PI at fgirod@fielding.edu.
Close date: 12/1/2024
COLLEGE STUDENTS" ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION DURING and AFTER COVID
College Students’ Anxiety and Depression During and After COVID
PI: Alecia Duke, Graduate Student at Freed-Hardeman University
*Participants must be students 18 years or older and must have been in attendance at Queens College during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The purpose of the study is to determine the impact that the covid-19 pandemic had on college students, which may allow for more resources to be provided to student’s who may have suffered academically, emotionally, socially, and financially as a result of the pandemic. The research study will provide information which may guide college administrators in their identification and allocation of appropriate resources for students experiencing anxiety and/or depression during and after future pandemics. Students that participate will be entered to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. To participate, please complete this survey.
Close date: 3/1/2025
IMPACT of FAMILISMO on FIRST-GEN HISPANIC STUDENTS with DISABILITIES
Impact of Familismo on First-Gen Hispanic Students with Disabilities
PI: Francine Plata, Graduate Student at Yeshiva University
*Participants must be (a) 18+ years old, (b) Hispanic or Latino, (c) have a disability, (d) be a first-generation college student, and (e) have attended high school in the United States
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of familism on the transition experience of Hispanic and Latino students with disabilities to postsecondary education. First-generation students and students with disabilities face many challenges to career success, and little is known about the transition experience of Hispanic students with these intersecting identities. The study aims to understand to what extent the support of school personnel and social factors affect these students’ transition to college. Results aim to contribute to educational policy and practice. To participate, complete this survey. Questions may be sent to francine.plata@mail.yu.edu.
Close date: 12/15/2024
The IMPACT of FEMINISMS as THEORY, METHOD, and PRAXIS
The Impact of Feminisms as Theory, Method, and Praxis
PI: Carolyn Conway, Graduate Student at U Connecticut
*Student participants must be enrolled in a WGS course taught by a CUNY faculty member who has volunteered for the study. Faculty participants must (a) identify as women, (b) have taught 5+ years, and (c) demonstrate a commitment to feminist pedagogy.
The purpose of this study is to examine feminisms as theoretical lines of thought, methods of analysis, and forms of praxis in the classroom and whether feminist aims have a place in early undergraduate student political development. To participate, contact the PI at carolyn.conway@uconn.edu.
Close date: 06/1/2025
HEALTH, COMMUNITY, and MOTIVATION
Health, Community, and Motivation
PI: Dr. Jacob Shane, Brooklyn College
*Study participants must be aged 18-65.
The purpose of this research study is to understand university student’s beliefs related to motivation, health, identity, diversity, and well-being. The survey will take no longer than 1 hour to complete. To participate, please take our survey.
Close date: 5/25/2026
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS and MENTAL HEALTH
Physical Symptoms and Mental Health
PI: Dr. Laura Reigada, Brooklyn College
*Study participants must be CUNY students aged 18+
The purpose of this research study is to understand the experiences of emerging adults who may or may not have physical symptoms, with a focus on both risk and resilience, to better understand the relationship between physical symptoms and mental health outcomes. To participate, please take our survey. Questions may be sent to the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Laura Reigada.
Close date: 5/30/2026
IMPACT of POLICE BRUTALITY among BLACK YOUNG ADULTS
Impact of Police Brutality among Black Young Adults
PI: Alexis Brown, Graduate student at City College
*Study participants must be CUNY students who (1) self-identify as Black/ African American/Afro-Caribbean/ African/ Afro-Latinx/ of African descent (2) live in NYC (3) are 18+years of age (4) read and understand English.
The purpose of this research study is to to enhance our understanding of the psychological repercussions of police brutality and inform targeted interventions to support the mental well-being of at-risk Black young adults. Study participants will complete a self-report questionnaire assessing race-based police force exposure, racial trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and coping strategies. Study findings will not only contribute to the existing psychological literature but also advocate for policies that prioritize mental health and social justice within Black communities. To participate, please take our survey.
Close date: 11/01/2026
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A RESEARCH PARTICIPANT
When you volunteer to participate in a research project, you have specific rights:
- You have the right to know the purpose of the research project.
- You have the right to know whether there are risks related to your participation in the study, e.g. the possibility of nausea, pain, anxiety or stress.
- You have the right to ask the Principal Investigator (PI) any questions you might have about the research project.
- You have the right to know whether your responses will be anonymous or kept confidential. When responses are kept confidential, the researcher knows the identity of a research subject, but takes steps to protect that identity from being discovered by others. When responses are anonymous, the identity of individual subjects is not known to researchers.
In addition, your promise to participate comes with certain responsibilities:
- Read the consent form before you sign it and ask the Principal Investigator (PI) any questions you may have. You should understand what will happen to you during the study before you agree to participate and carefully weigh the possible benefits and risks (if any) of being in the study.
- All participants have a responsibility to take the research study seriously and provide honest, thoughtful answers or comments.
- If you sign up for an in-person session, you are expected to attend the session for which you volunteered and arrive on time. A research session often requires a certain number of participants. While you may withdraw from a study without penalty, your failure to attend a scheduled session can make the participation of others less meaningful. If you must cancel, please do so in advance so that a replacement can be found.
Learn more about CUNY’s Human Research Protection Program Policies and Procedures